BA Marketing Communications
About this course
BA (Hons) Marketing Communications, a creative arts practice degree focused on advertising, brand strategy and public relations. Students work on live briefs and pitch to agency partners such as McCann, Ogilvy, Leo Burnett and BBH, with opportunities to enter international awards including D&AD New Blood and Cannes Future Lions. An optional placement year is available between the second and final years.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points from any combination of A Levels/T Level/Extended Diploma/Foundation Diploma. The expected subjects will depend on the course you are applying for. All applicants must have GCSE English Language or Literature at Grade 4/Grade C or above, or English Functional Skills Level 2 at Pass. Portfolio guidance: Applicants for this course do not need to submit examples of work.
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 55%
- Media Professionals: 15%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 440 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 16%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 47%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 12%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Marketing Communications at Leeds Arts University earn?
The median salary is £19,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £29,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Creative arts and design.
What do graduates of BA Marketing Communications at Leeds Arts University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Marketing Communications at Leeds Arts University?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Marketing Communications at Leeds Arts University?
The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Marketing Communications at Leeds Arts University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.